Orlando Southwest - Issue #3 (May 2026)

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OFM_Superwomen_0526FINAL.qxp_DEPT 4 / 9 / 26 11 : 48 AM Page 1 WOMAN of the year SUPER Mia Poinsette oinsette serves as president and CEO of the Poinsette Foundation , a self - funded family initiative advancing Wraparound Philanthropy ™ and direct - to - youth grantmaking to close learning and opportunity gaps for P K – 12 students across Central Florida . Since relocating from Maryland in 2022 , the foundation has invested nearly $ 500,000 through more than 100 strategic partnerships in Orange and Osceola Counties . The organization’s approach focuses on aligning resources across schools , nonprofits and com - munity partners to create sustained , measurable outcomes for children and WOMEN families . Poinsette is also actively engaged in the Central Florida community , serving on the boards of the Girl Scouts of Citrus Council as first vice chair , Junior Achievement of Osceola County , the Downtown Boys & Girls Clubs and as the 54th president of the Women’s Executive Council . What’s more , 2026 she was also appointed to a second term by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer to serve on the Mennello Museum of American Art’s board of trustees as vice chair . Get to know these wonderful A graduate of two notable Orlando Economic Partnership programs , Poinsette was selected for the inaugural leadership track of the Black Boardroom ladies whose various efforts Leadership Institute and is a grad - uate of Leadership Orlando are helping to better our Class 103 . She is also a grad - uate of the Mayor’s City communities . Academy Class of 2025 , Leadership Orange , Lead - ach year , Orlando Family Magazine ership Winter Park takes great pride in showcasing local Class 36 , Leadership Osceola’s Class of Super Women who are making a E 2024 and the 2023 noticeable impact across Central Florida , cohort of ATHENA NextGen . and our 2026 honorees are some of the most inspiring we have encountered . This remarkable group of leading ladies aren’t motivated by the recognition they may receive for their hard work , compas - sion and character ; they are doing what simply makes them feel good . It’s just fur - ther evidence of what makes these ladies so special and precisely the reason why even though they would never ask for the attention , we were more than happy to give it to them . BY PETER PROKO , GIANA SCAFIDE AND ABIGAIL TWIFORD 32 | ORLANDO FAMILY | may 2026 | ORLANDOFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM

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OFM_Superwomen_0526FINAL.qxp_DEPT 4 / 9 / 26 11 : 49 AM Page 2 Graciela Dalia Noriega Kacenauskaite Jacoby ith her previous experience in for - for expenses like copays , health insur - profit companies , Kacenauskaite ance premiums and incidental medical s COO of Heart of Florida United change the trajectory of someone’s life , ” Wtransitioned to the nonprofit expenses . In her role , Kacenauskaite Way , Noriega Jacoby helps lead she says . sector 10 years ago and never looked helps deliver critical financial support Aefforts that bring together partners , That perspective was deepened back . She still remembers one of her to thousands of children and adults resources and data to address our com - through her service with AmeriCorps , first patient interactions in the nonprofit living with life - changing diseases by munity’s most pressing challenges . A working alongside communities across space — a moment when a simple act of advancing programs that remove bar - critical part of that work is mobilizing the country . And so now in addition guidance lifted an overwhelming burden riers to treatment . volunteers — bringing people together to her role at Heart of Florida United for someone navigating treatment . For When she’s not working , Kace - to roll up their sleeves and take action Way , Noriega Jacoby stays actively the past decade , she found her purpose , nauskaite is a passionate advocate for in ways that make a tangible difference engaged in efforts to strengthen the dedicating herself to supporting people mental health in her community . She in the lives of others . Central Florida community . This living with life - changing diseases . and her dog , Sugar , are active members Noriega Jacoby’s desire to give back includes her involvement as a mentor As vice president of operations , of the Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid is deeply rooted in personal experience . with the National Charity League as Kacenauskaite leads patient support Florida therapy team , volunteering their Growing up as a Girl Scout , and espe - well as serving on the board of directors operations at The Assistance Fund time to support people in need . Kace - cially when her family experienced a for Dr . Phillips Charities , and on advi - ( TAF ) , one of the nation’s leading nauskaite and Sugar can often be found house fire , it was the support of the sory and leadership boards including patient assistance nonprofits . TAF has visiting senior living communities , community that helped them recover . the Ginsburg Institute for Health helped over 260,000 people nationwide cancer care centers , hospitals and chil - “ I’ve seen firsthand how access to the Equity , Florida Policy Institute and the through more than 100 disease - specific dren’s libraries to provide comfort , con - right support at the right time can East Orlando Chamber of Commerce . programs , providing financial assistance nection and emotional support . cCree - Bodine , vice president also played an active role in the of McCree General Con - construction community through Mtractors & Architects , is ded - her leadership with Associated Cindy icated to strengthening Central Builders & Contractors ( ABC ) , Florida’s community through her previously serving as chair and McCree - ongoing support of organizations helping foster collaboration and that create opportunities for local engagement across the industry . families . Through her involvement During her tenure as chair of ABC , Bodine with the Orange Technical College McCree - Bodine led the formation Construction Advisory Council of an industry grassroots collabo - and Rotary Club of Winter ration , ibuild Central Florida , Garden , she helps advance initia - which has since grown exponen - tives that support education , tially . improve access to care and provide With a relationship - driven ap - critical resources to those who need proach and a deep commitment them most . to giving back , McCree - Bodine Known for her collaborative continues to support organizations and people - first approach , McCree - and initiatives that make a mean - Bodine brings together partners , ingful impact across Central organizations and community Florida , helping create opportuni - leaders to support meaningful ties and strengthen the region for impact across the region . She has future generations . ORLANDOFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM | may 2026 | ORLANDO FAMILY | 33

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